by Stephan LaCount | Nov 28, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateaux Weddings, Decoration, Decoration, Design, Escape to the Chateau, Escape to the Chateau, Living in France
Getting Ready for Christmas Dinner at Château de Vaudezert As an American living in Normandy, I have today been wished Happy Thanksgiving by my British wife and UK friends. Sadly though, for me there will be no turkey dinner served up today – but I am not in...
by Lisa LaCount | Nov 26, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Decoration, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Painting Holidays, The Chateau Experience
For us the Château de Thuriés was a stand out in Channel 4s most recent Escape to the Château DIY Series 3. Didn’t we all wonder just how Jane was going to successfully paint the mural on the staircase?! The way she achieved the perspective on such a...
by Lisa LaCount | Nov 21, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Decoration, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, French chic, Tea Room, The Chateau Experience, Yoga Holidays
One of the newest château to be featured on Series 3 of Escape the Château DIY is the Château de Saugé located in the Deux Sevres Department of the Poitou Charentes region of France. In Series 3 we met the charming owners of the Château de Saugé who are newcomers to...
by Lisa LaCount | Nov 19, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, The Chateau Experience
Recently featured on Escape to the Château DIY Series 3. The Château Flore has been in the family for many years and was only opened to the public in the year 2000. The Château is well worth a visit for the astounding 90 varieties of hydrangeas and the maze alone....
by Lisa LaCount | Sep 20, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Diet, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays
Why are the majority of yoga class attendees women when most of the ancient yogis who formulated yoga were men?! The benefits of gentle yoga can be enjoyed by both men and women: Reduces stress – Life in the current day can cause significant stress. Studies have...
by Lisa LaCount | Sep 11, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, The Chateau Experience
When couples think about getting married in romantic France, their first thoughts are typically for Paris, Provence or the popular Dordogne. It seems that Normandy is often overlooked, yet it has SO much to offer to visitors not the least of which is its proximity...